Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams & John McEnroe Converge on NYC to Challenge...

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams & John McEnroe Converge on NYC to
Challenge Fans
Tennis Pros and Nike Set to Unveil 2009 U.S. Open Looks

NEW YORK, Aug. 27 /PRNewswire/ --

WHAT: Tennis greats, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams and
John McEnroe gathered Wednesday, August 26, in the heart of
New York City to challenge local youth tennis players and the
general public to try their hand at experiencing what it's like
to return a pro serve.

Hundreds of tennis fans and youth from New York Junior Tennis
League, Athletes for Charity, New York City Department of Parks
& Recreation and Mentoring USA were treated to inspirational
tennis tips and guidance from Federer, Nadal, Williams, and
McEnroe. Youth representing each organization in attendance,
also had a chance to win a donation for their group by
returning serves from a tennis serve-simulator set to mimic the
powerful shots of the pros. In addition, Nike, for the first
time unveiled each athletes' look for the 2009 U.S. Open.

WHO: Roger Federer 2008 US Open Champion
Serena Williams 2008 US Open Champion
Rafa Nadal 2009 Australian Open Champion
Legendary tennis pro John McEnroe

DETAILS: Nike-built regulation tennis court
23rd Street and Broadway, New York, NY

Video and Photos Available for Download at
www.magicbulletmedia.com/MNR/NikeTennisNYC

DOWNLOADABLE ASSETS:
-- B-roll of event footage, athletes and kids playing tennis, fan shots
-- Sneak peak at athlete's U.S. Open daywear
-- Athlete and Nike executive soundbites

-- Event and Athlete photo stills

For hardcopy or more information, please contact Elana Gichon, 818.636.7500
elana.gichon@gmail.com

SOURCE Nike

Elana Gichon, +1-818-636-7500, elana.gichon@gmail.com, for Nike